MSL 442 - Nurse Summer Training Program

Credit(s): 6
When Offered: Summer

Provides Army ROTC nurse cadets with clinical experience in a hospital setting while introducing them to the duties, roles, responsibilities and expectations of an Army Nurse Corps officer. Exercises leadership skills in a hospital environment by planning, organizing, decision making, implementing and being accountable for the outcome of nursing care. Encourages students to develop leadership strategies through learning experiences throughout this clinical program. Collaborate with health care professionals on decisions related to patient care, management, unit issues and strategies utilized in the provision of medical care to a select population. A minimum of 40 hours per week for three weeks.

Prerequisite(s): Contracted cadet; completion of MSL 301, MSL 302 and MSL 491; enrolled in the nursing program; and approval from the Nursing Department Chair and the Professor of Military Science and Leadership.